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Head shot of {$person->name}Lincoln-Douglas Charleston Debate PreviewProfessor Splaine reviewed the first three debates and previewed this fourth debate. Mayor Cougill talked about his community's efforts in re-enacting the debate. Professor Sterling discussed the particular significance of this debate, including Mr. Lincoln's family connections to this area and the political loyalties of the area. Ms. Shick talked about re-creating the experience of the debate, especially the platform. Several participants were also interviewed, including Rep. Glenn Poshard. who portrayed Dr. Chambers. In a portion of a taped interview, Mr. Ritchie talked about Senator Douglas' views on territorial expansion. Professors Wiggins and Zarefsky discussed the issues of this debate, including racial equality, popular sovereignty, the Mexican War controversy and the different debate text used for this debate. Dr. Scism provided his opinions of Senator Douglas. Mayor Cougill warned people about the harsh racial language that would be used in the debate re-enactment.http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/60268-1
info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation)C-SPAN Specialshttp://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/60268-1Sun, 18 Sep 1994 17:01:00 GMTLincoln-Douglas Charleston Debate ReviewProfessors Zarefsky amd Wiggins talked about the significance of this
debate and the issues raised in it, especially Mr. Lincoln's view on
black equality. Telephone lines were also opened and spectators and
participants were interviewed for their reactions to the debate.
Jay Sears was a C-SPAN Lincoln-Douglas Essay winner.http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/60269-1
info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation)C-SPAN Specialshttp://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/60269-1Sun, 18 Sep 1994 21:20:13 GMT